-The Indian Express Issued by education department, it lists various tasks to be carried out for closure Pune: A day after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sent a notice to the maharashtra government over its plans to close 1,314 schools in the state, a defiant education department remained firm on its decision. While state Education Minister Vinod Tawde issued a statement, saying he would defend the state’s stand before the NHRC, the...
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Why are farmers distressed across India? -Vikas Vasudeva
-The Hindu * What’s the problem? The year 2017 was marked by several farmers’ protests nationwide, with a few turning violent. Last month, in New Delhi, 184 farmer groups came together from Tamil Nadu, maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana to take part in a ‘protest walk.’ The protest once again highlighted the plight of farmers and the extent of agrarian distress. The agriculture sector is characterised by instability in incomes...
More »Agrarian Haryana tops diversion of forest land; Telangana, MP next -Vishwa Mohan
-The Times of India NEW DELHI: Haryana does not have much area under forest cover — most of its land (80%) is under cultivation — but it still diverts more forest land than any other state for non-forestry purposes, such as construction, infrastructure and industrial projects. Along with Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and maharashtra, Haryana accounted for more than 50% of the total diversion of forest area (56,069 hectares or 560.69 sq...
More »1,497 farmer suicides since loan waiver announced -Priyanka Kakodkar
-The Times of India MUMBAI: maharashtra has recorded 1,497 farmer suicides in the six months since the loan waiver was declared in June, official data shows. This is just 4.2% lower than the 1,563 cases reported in the same period last year. In fact, these cases account for 56% of the total 2,662 farmer suicides reported between January and November this year. The roll-out of the waiver was delayed by glitches in the...
More »278 People Killed In Communal Violence In Last 3 Years, Highest In UP: Govt Tells Rajya Sabha
-Outlook A total of 278 people were killed in 2,098 communal incidents in different parts of the country in last three years, the Rajya Sabha was informed today. Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said the highest number of 77 people were killed in Uttar Pradesh in 450 communal incidents in 2014-16, followed by maharashtra where 32 people were killed in 270 such incidents. There were 197 incidents of communal violence in...
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